Course Title: Aircraft Airworthiness

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Aircraft Airworthiness

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
AERO2459	City Campus	Undergraduate	115H Aerospace, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering	Distance / Correspondence or Face-to-Face	Spring2016
AERO2459	City Campus	Undergraduate	115H Aerospace, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering	Face-to-Face	Sem 2 2012, Sem 2 2013, Sem 2 2015
AERO2459	City Campus	Undergraduate	172H School of Engineering	Face-to-Face	Sem 2 2017, Sem 2 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 1 2023
AERO2585	Singapore Inst of Management	Undergraduate	172H School of Engineering	Face-to-Face	Offsh3 18, Offsh1 19, Offsh3 19, Offsh1 20, Offsh3 20, Offsh1 21, Offsh3 21, Offsh1 22, Offsh3 22, Offsh1 23, Offsh3 23, Offsh1 24
AERO2640	RMIT University Vietnam	Undergraduate	172H School of Engineering	Face-to-Face	Viet3 2024

Flexible Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
AERO2559	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	172H School of Engineering	Face-to-Face	OFFSe12018 (XXXX)
AERO2559	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	172H School of Engineering	Face-to-Face	OFFSep2018 (All)

Course Coordinator: Dr Nick Bardell

Course Coordinator Phone: 9925 8066

Course Coordinator Email: nick.bardell@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

AERO2376 Introduction to Aircraft, or equivalent.

Assumed Knowledge: This course assumes that you have some knowledge of, and interest in, the contemporary aviation industry.

Course Description

This course introduces you to the different aspects of initial and continuing airworthiness management frameworks. You will examine different legislation, guidelines and technical manuals relating to airworthiness as commonly used in both civil organisations (ICAO, EASA, FAA, CASA, etc.) and defence (US Defence Forces, UK MAA, DASA, etc).

You will learn how to apply technical airworthiness management frameworks and how to implement airworthiness assurance functions in:

• Aircraft design approval and control.
• Aircraft and component manufacturing and certification.
• Aircraft modifications.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes for:

BP070P23 / BP070VRI23 / BP070VH23 / BP070SIM23 Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation)

BP284ASA23 Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation) / Bachelor of Business (Management)

BP345P23 Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training)

1. Demonstrate understanding of a broad, coherent and in-depth body of knowledge relevant to the current and future global aviation industry.

2. Adapt knowledge and skills to analyse and synthesise concepts, information and data in diverse aviation contexts using digital tools and professional skills. 

3. Formulate ethical and evidence-based responses that integrate critical thinking, problem solving and decision making to address the challenges faced by the current and future global aviation industry.

4. Communicate and collaborate inclusively and professionally with diverse stakeholders across aviation and associated industries.

 

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes for:

BP070P6 / BP070VRI / BP070VH / BP070HKG / BP070SIM Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation)
BP284ASADD Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation) / Bachelor of Business (Management)

BP345 Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training)

1. Needs, context and systems:
• Identify, interpret and analyse stakeholder needs, establish priorities and the goals, constraints and uncertainties of the system (social, cultural, legislative, environmental, business etc.), using systems thinking, while recognising ethical implications of professional practice.

2. Problem-solving and design:
• Apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to develop components, systems and/ or processes to meet specified requirements, including innovative approaches to synthesise alternative solutions, concepts and procedures.

3. Abstraction and modelling:
• Apply abstraction, mathematics and discipline fundamentals to analysis, design and operation, using appropriate computer software, laboratory equipment and other devices, ensuring model applicability, accuracy and limitations.

4. Coordination and communication
• Communicate and coordinate proficiently by listening, speaking, reading and writing English for professional practice, working as an effective member or leader of diverse teams

Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

1. Analyse the emerging and contemporary problems in airworthiness management.
2. Conduct research and identify the requirements for the development and variation of regulatory requirements within the initial and continuing airworthiness fields.
3. Describe the technical and non-technical issues associated with the safe implementation of airworthiness requirements within the civil and military aviation industries.

Overview of Learning Activities

The learning process is facilitated by a mix of blended, online, and face-to-face lectorials together with directed reading, case studies, investigative research, and assignments. Problem-based learning is reinforced by using case studies.

Overview of Learning Resources

All lecture Powerpoint slides, supporting documents, and model answers of exercises in the lectures are available from the RMIT Learning Management System. Multimedia files related to the topics will also be uploaded to the respective weekly folders. There is no set text for this course.

Overview of Assessment

X This course has no hurdle requirements.

Assessment Task 1: Quizzes
Three quizzes, each consisting of a combination of multiple-choice, and short-answer questions.
Weighting: 10% each, Total: 30%

Quiz #1
Weighting 10%
This assessment task supports: CLOs 1 & 3; PLOs 1 & 2.

Quiz #2
Weighting 10%
This assessment task supports: CLOs 1 & 3; PLOs 1 & 2.

Quiz #3
Weighting 10%
This assessment task supports: CLOs 1 & 3; PLOs 1 & 2.

Assessment Task 2: Individual Assignment
Weighting: 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2 & 3; PLOs 1, 2, 3, & 4.

Assessment Task 3: Short-Term Assignment
This assessment may be completed any time within a specified 72-hour window.
Weighting: 40%
This assessment supports CLOs 1, 2 & 3; PLOs 1, 2, 3, & 4.